PDQ 3100 BC PA Commercial Door Closer - Tri Pack

PDQ 3100 BC PA Door Closer - Regular or Parallel Arm Mounting

Key Features of the PDQ 3100 Series

• Construction: Features a robust cast aluminum body for durability and reliability in various environments.
• Arm Assembly: Incorporates a round-style arm assembly designed for smooth operation and longevity.
• Hydraulic Control: Achieves precise hydraulic control through separate non-critical sweep, latch, and backcheck valve adjustments, ensuring customizable door closing speeds and resistance.
• Installation: Offers new or retrofit installation options with a common 9-1/16″ mounting hole pattern for ease and versatility.
• Operation Design: Utilizes rack and pinion operation, delivering consistent performance and control.
• Adjustability: Adjustable spring size from 3 through 6 provides flexibility to meet different door weight and size requirements.
• Mounting Options: Comes with a tri-packed mounting kit suitable for regular, top jamb, and parallel arm installations, with optional hold open arm and heavy-duty parallel stop arm available.
• Cover Options: Streamlined plastic cover is available as an optional aesthetic enhancement.
• Finishes: Multiple painted architectural finishes to match any design preference.
• Certification: UL and ULC listed, compliant with UL 10C and UBC 7.2 (1997), and certified to ANSI A156.4 Grade 1 for safety and quality assurance.
• Warranty: Backed by a five (5) year limited warranty, ensuring peace of mind and product support.
• Country of Origin: Manufactured in the Republic of South Korea, meeting the requirements of the Buy American Act.

Closer Mounting Positions:  

Regular Arm                                                                                                 

• Regular arm mount is a pull side application with double lever arm. The closer mounts on the door and the arm mounts to the frame. It provides the most efficient operation for a door control and is commonly used on in-swing doors from corridors or other interior doors. Regular arm mount is a poor choice for exterior out-swinging doors as it would put the closer on the exterior of the building. The arm assembly projects directly out from the frame. That may be a concern for vandalism or aesthetics. Regular arm application can be used with non-hold open or hold open arms.
• 319301 REV1 3100 Regular Arm Template.pdf Download

Top Jamb                                                                                       

• Top jamb mount is a push side double lever arm application that offers the best alternative to regular arm mount. The closer mounts to the frame and the arm mounts to the door. This application is commonly used on exterior out-swinging doors. It is a poor application for in-swinging doors from a corridor as it places the closer arm in a visible application projecting into the corridor. The arm projects out similar to regular arm mount. Therefore, it can be a concern for vandalism or aesthetics. Top jamb application can be used with non-hold open or hold open arms.
• 319352  REV1 3100 Top Jab Template.pdf Download

Parallel Arm                                                                                     

• Parallel arm mount is a push side double lever arm application. The closer is installed on the push side of the door and the arm is mounted to a parallel arm adapter plate installed to the frame soffit. The arm is approximately parallel with the face of the door, eliminating the projection condition evident with regular arm and top jamb applications. Parallel arm is often preferred where aesthetics or vandalism are concerns. Parallel arm is less efficient than regular or top jamb mounts due to the geometry of the arm. Parallel arm application can be used with non-hold open or hold open arms.
• 319303 REV1 3100 Parallel Arm Template.pdf Download

When installing the PDQ 3100 door closer, understanding the variety of mounting and installation options is essential for a seamless setup. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

• Mounting Hole Pattern: The PDQ 3100 utilizes a common 9-1/16” x 3/4” mounting hole pattern, ensuring compatibility with most standard door setups.
• Installation Types: It’s versatile enough for regular, top jamb, and parallel arm installations, allowing you to choose the method that best suits your needs.
• Optional Features: Enhance functionality with optional features like a hold-open arm or a DS heavy-duty parallel stop arm, perfect for high-traffic areas.
• Hardware Options: The package includes sex nuts and bolts as standard, and for added convenience, self-drilling, self-tapping screws are available.

Utilizing these features will ensure that the PDQ 3100 fits seamlessly into your environment, providing reliable performance and ease of use.